Dedicated security professional prepared for role with extensive experience in developing and executing security strategies. Known for reliability and flexibility, excelling in team collaboration and consistently achieving results. Proficient in risk assessment, access control, and emergency response planning, with reputation for integrity and vigilance.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Specialist
United States Army
Assigned to the Directorate of Security Plans and Operations as the
Antiterrorism / Force Protection Officer responsible for the management of the Force Protection
Program that encompasses 18 separate Army posts and compounds, in addition to managing the
physical security program
Principle staff officer and subject matter expert responsible for
developing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the status of the Antiterrorism / Force
Protection (AT/FP) program
Provide specialized engineering support to risk assessments and
force protection projects
Work with architects and engineers to incorporate security engineering
planning and cost analysis for construction projects or improvements to the base designed to
mitigate risk
Provide Antiterrorism and security engineering analysis on military construction
projects
Perform analyses in response to engineering requests and force protection issues;
make recommendations in accordance with the DOD Unified Facility Criteria 04-020 series
Conduct Force Protection risk assessments
Coordinate and synchronize related plans such as
the Area AT / FP plan, information security plan, crisis management plan, terrorist response plan,
and weapons of mass destruction response plan, mass casualty plan, and the physical security
plan
Chair the Force Protection Working Group (FPWG) and the Emergency Services Working
Group (ESWG) for Yongsan Garrison and all of Area II, which includes implementation of policy
and serving as a technical expert and advisor to leadership (management) and all organizational
elements and tenant organizations regarding force protection and physical security measures
Conduct Force Protection staff assistance visits and command inspections
Coordinate;
implement, and monitor Force Protection level II training for the command
Develop, coordinate
and implement Area wide policy for changing Force Protection Condition (FP Con) levels
Monitor compliance with all FP Con reporting and implementation procedures
Apply my
knowledge of electronic and physical security equipment to review each construction plan,
drawing, and blueprints for all new construction and modification projects of existing structures to
ensure compliance with the DoD interim construction standards for Force Protection and
physical security and applicable security regulations
Assist in the preparation and submission of
waivers and exceptions in cases where regulatory requirements cannot be met
Determine the
best course of action to meet or exceed all physical security and force protection requirements
Identify security deficiencies and weaknesses and inform appropriate management officials in
writing with recommended corrective actions
Develop the Installation Physical Security Plan,
which outlines specific physical security measures to protect Yongsan Garrison and all of Area II
installations, personnel, and property, against loss, theft, destruction, or sabotage
Plan and
monitor the application and utilization of electronic intrusion detection equipment, camera
systems, duress alarms and access control devices to assure adherence to all applicable
standards
Responsible for planning, coordinating and executing an Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection
exercise which involves over 1000 personnel including first responders, role players and
evaluators along with the logistical support pieces necessary to accomplish large-scale
missions
Develop detailed briefings for the G-2 (Senior Leadership) level of command
Develop and maintain databases and spreadsheets for the purposes of tracking critical action
plans, projects, and project status to higher headquarters
Interface with the 34th Area Support
Group Information Management Officer on the information and automation security program
Advise and assist in accreditation of automated information systems (AIS)
Periodically review
the status of each AIS in my control to ascertain which information system could affect the
security of the network.
Instructor
Ground Combat Readiness Center
Ground Combat Skills (GCS) instructor
Plan and conduct Air Force Security Forces ground
combat skills training to include map and compass skills as well as land navigation, night
navigation and night vision devices, weapons employment, construction of defensive fighting
positions, individual and squad tactics and movement techniques, setting up various radios within
the Army and Air Force Inventory and the use of proper radio communications procedures
Am
responsible for instructing flight leaders (01 through 05) on planning considerations to effectively
defend an Air Base in a wartime situation
Conduct classes on weapons familiarization and the
utilization of weapons to be able to deliver effective firepower and demonstrate techniques to
properly engage and neutralize hostile enemy forces
Develop lesson plans, maintain and update
training handbooks, and course critiques to insure the accuracy of the information being taught
as well as exercise scenarios and other training related materials
Maintain Department of
Defense, United States Army, and United States Air Force training standards and certification on
all M- series (military) vehicles required for base defense and ground combat skills missions
Maintain and provide proper usage of all equipment to meet the training objectives
Coordinate
with the U.S
Army, other U.S
Air Force agencies and Department of Defense Personnel as well
as civilian law enforcement agencies to support base defense and ground combat skills
programs
Coordinated with G-3, Range Control, Ft
Hood Texas for the use of M.O.U.T
Facilities
Responsible for the proper usage of all training equipment, land acreage, weapon
ranges, munitions and pyrotechnics, to insure safe quality training
Instruct and supervise small
arms marksmanship training on the following weapons: M-16 rifle, M-9 pistol, M-60 machine
gun and M-203 grenade launcher
Provide specialized instruction to individual students with
regard to small arms marksmanship and assist in the sighting in of the crew served weapons
Develop lesson plans and tests; instruct safety procedures, nomenclature of weapons, loading,
unloading, disassembly, care and cleaning
Provide input for after-actions reports to include in-depth observations and recommendation
Monitor and involved in all aspects of base defense and ground combat skills, initial, advanced and
sustainment training
Conduct classroom and range operations to train on capability and/or to
qualify students with various base defense weapons (M-240 machine gun, M-2 50 Cal, 90 mm
RCLR, 81 mm mortar, hand grenades, anti-personnel mines, etc.) Ensure all Air Force, Army and
local safety directives are strictly enforced while training on the weapons ranges, as well as when
conducting ground combat skills exercises
Perform many duties requiring the application of
difficult and diverse methods, procedures, techniques and by varying criteria
Familiar with the Air
Force Training program as outlined in AFI 36-2201 and the Security Forces Combat Arms program
as outlined in AFI 36-2226
Lessons are taught using lecture and demonstration/performance
styles, which require practical knowledge of commonly, applied physical security and training
principles, concepts and methodologies
Most of the course content is conducted in field type
conditions or at remote training locations which requires judgment in the use of weighing the
impact of variables such as weather, equipment availability and other issues that influence the
course of actions taken resolving physical security and training issues
Required to handle deviations from established procedures and resolve physical security
problems that arise with agency or local standards, previous training and experience, established
practices or other physical security controls appropriate to each assignment
Required to work
indoors in an office type atmosphere, as well as outdoors in conditions of adverse weather,
temperatures exceeding 100 degrees F
In the summer and temperatures below freezing in the
winter
The job requires many miles of walking over rough terrain, long periods of standing,
stooping, bending, etc
And the ability to lift and move moderately heavy objects
Required to
work field-training exercises which extended beyond a 24 hour period
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Senior Enlisted
Nuclear
04.2005 - Current
Nuclear SecurityInspector, GS-13
US, Regulatory Commission
I routinely plan and conduct inspections in the Team Leader role
I provide prompt and reliable
technical support to the Branch and Resident inspection staff on matters related to security
Coordinate and conduct compliance based inspections of commercial nuclear power plants to
evaluate the effectiveness of the physical security program to counter the threat of terrorism in
accordance with requirements in the of the code of federal regulations, rules and regulations of
the industry and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
I maintain expertise in security systems
and protective strategies, as well as applicable rules and regulations to support the agency
mission of ensuring public safety and security
I respond to security events that could adversely
affect safety
Enforce regulatory requirements at 18 commercial nuclear power generation
stations which employ over 20,000 people daily over a nine State area to ensure public health
and safety
Manage the Security inspection program for classified programs, emergency
preparedness and incident response
Regulate all disciplines and aspects of physical security
which includes comprehensive alarm systems, access control, barrier systems, and training
Evaluate requests relative to program or plan changes to determine the effectiveness regarding
overall security strategies
Identify deviations from requirements and develop and brief technical
issues to executive level management and their senior staff
Provide reliable advice to senior management and guidance on the content of the physical
security program
Review and evaluate training procedures, schedules, and field practices
Evaluate and review inspection reports of reactor protection programs to determine if the
regulations and applicable physical protection conditions are achieving the intent for which they
were designed
Review and evaluate proposed physical protection equipment and programs for
on-site effectiveness of physical security systems
Lead, plan, conduct, report, and integrate
findings associated with inspections of infrastructure critical to public health and safety, in
accordance with regulations
Perform routine and complex inspections, allegation reviews, event
response inspections, or area of emphasis inspections of reactor facilities to observe and assure
conformance to NRC rules and regulations, inspection procedures, and orders
Prepare and
coordinate reports of inspection findings to ascertain whether the facility follows regulatory
requirements and whether the performance in crosscutting areas is effective
Propose
appropriate improvements in hardware, personnel and procedures used for the protection of
nuclear reactors from radiological sabotage
Prepare detailed and technical inspection reports
which contain a description of potential violations, observations made and conclusions reached
regarding conformance with requirements, provisions of licenses and applicable industry codes
and standards
Have been detailed into the Team Leader position and ensured branch products met agency
quality and timeliness goals
Completed 200 inspections, 75 of those in a team lead role,
including routine, reactive and supplemental inspections
Taught classes to Security Specialists
at the NRC Technical Training Center., Leader of military Security Forces personnel and civilian employees, mission
supporting resources, mission related activities and actively managed the deployment of
personnel in support of Operation Enduring Freedom on an average of 29% of assigned military
manpower
Constructed several intra-unit teams using leadership skills, vision and experience to
meet squadron goals and U.S
Air Force requirements
Interpreted complex global directives
and enforced all local policies and applicable requirements at the local level
Drafted and
published local procedures to achieve management’s expectations of performance
Recommended viable options to management to constantly ensure efficiency of manpower
Planned and scheduled work to be performed to support over-arching Air Force requirements as
well as local commitments
Actively managed plans regarding facilities, operating supplies and
deployment equipment procurement and equipment maintenance contracts
Evaluated,
developed and scheduled professional development courses; when funding sources were not
available, created and or identified opportunities for squadron staff to increase their chances of
professional advancement, job satisfaction or likelihood of survival in combat
Led an average ofmilitary personnel and civilian employees as the 354th
Security Forces Manager and led 250
personnel as the 18th
Fighter Wing Security Forces Manager
Evaluated the performance of
Senior Non- Commissioned Officers for the purpose of promotion stratification
Provided
professional feedback, assisted and developed senior level Security Forces personnel.
Deployed Security Specialist (Phoenix Raven)
US Air Force
07.2000 - 01.2014
Conduct Vulnerability Assessments of airfields and countries in Central / South America and Africa where security does not exist or is extremely limited to provide protection of US Air Force assets.
Conduct detailed research about terrorist and guerrilla groups to identify and understand threats. This includes recent and real time violent activities of the groups to adequately prepare for our mission.
Identify and understand weapons capabilities and make recommendations to leadership to mitigate resource threat.
Conduct detailed vulnerability assessments and document existing security measures to identify deficiencies and author detailed reports and briefings.
Ravens wear the uniform of aircrew members and assist the aircrew in the performance of their duties to blend in while conducting interviews and gathering data
Antiterrorism advisor to the Commander and instruct assigned personnel of personnel security practices while in high threat areas.
Authorized to apprehend and prevent the escape of persons who have committed an offense
Use personal judgment, experience, and discretion in interpreting and evaluating protection standards, rules, and laws affecting deployed aircraft security at non-USAF, civilian, and at overseas locations
Senior Enlisted Leader
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
11.2012 - 05.2013
(CMSgt) assigned to NATO, providing base defense for Kandahar Airfield
(KAF) Afghanistan
I supervised Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) from 7 countries
including Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Denmark, England, Germany Romania, and also worked
closely with the Afghan National Army (ANA) and the Afghan National Police (ANP)
Conducted
countless dismounted patrols outside the wire (OTW) with the 34 Squadron, Royal Air Force,
specifically and only through areas occupied by Taliban and those who supported the Taliban
OTW patrols were generated in response to specific intelligence information and designed to
interdict the enemy as well as provide a clear presence of NATO forces in areas adjacent to KAF
to prevent our adversaries from gaining a foothold
Drafted and published Standard Operating
Procedures for multi-national forces which directed methods and practices for defending
Kandahar Airfield
Reviewed and investigated non-compliance issues with regard to physical,
information, personnel security and Force Protection requirements
Corrected and/or eliminated
poor fundamental security practices which were adverse to quality or not in compliance with
written requirements
Conducted continuous reviews of security programs; provided input to
area security management for recommended changes
Conducted physical audits of site based
on developed standards, and provided recommendations based on findings
Provided written
documentation upon completion of reviews.
Chief Enlisted Manager, Chief Master Sergeant
Bagram
02.2011 - 08.2011
Senior Enlisted Advisor responsible for 600 personnel in combat at Bagram Airfield (BAF)
Afghanistan
Responsible for ensuring the base defense and force protection of more than000 personnel at the busiest military airport in the world by supporting more than 140,000
operations in a single year
I completed 15 dismounted patrols in areas frequented by insurgents;
provided direct first aid to 2 personnel and a K-9 following detonation by contact with Russian
landmines
Developed relationships with local village leaders (former mujahedeen fighters) to foster trust and
develop intelligence sources as well as provided materials to benefit Afghans during both, cold
winter months and also through the heat of the summer
Conducted several mounted presence
patrols in armored vehicles designed to keep the Taliban off balance offensively
Personnel
assignments, training, welfare, all personnel administrative requirements and final disposition of
non-judicial discipline
Directly responsible for the professional development of eight Non-
Commissioned Officers assigned to sectors of base defense consisting of 85- 150 personnel
Managed eight Security Forces Airmen assigned to protect Air Force Office of Special
Investigations (AFOSI) personnel
Senior Enlisted Leader responsible for managing fly-away
security requirements for aircraft and aircrew transporting war readiness material and personnel
to forward operating bases (FOBs)
Focal point for all combat related awards and decorations,
evaluations and policies are correctly formatted and sent to higher headquarters
Authored and
routed situational reports to senior commissioned leaders and higher headquarters.
Security Forces Manager, Chief Master Sergeant
Eielson AFB
11.2009 - 11.2010
Security Forces Manager
HQ Pacific Air Forces, PACAF
09.2007 - 09.2008
Managed and directed personnel, resources, activities; interpreted and enforced policy and
applicable directives
Recommended and initiated actions to improve the efficiency of Operations
Developed theater wide plans regarding alarm systems, protection of facilities, equipment
procurement and maintenance
Co-authored and drafted policy guidance affecting all Air Force Security Forces in the Pacific with
regard to the over-arching task and mission of protection of 435 US Air Force aircraft, via active
defense, hardening structures, information sharing, adversary tactics, developing current and
relevant techniques and procedures (TTP), identifying and funding specialized education, training,
conducting tactical and non-tactical military exercises and combined operations
Actively engaged in Joint Exercise development with international partners such as South
Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand
Terrorist groups that actively operated
within the PACAF Theater of operations were in Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Malaysia
Directly responsible for generating additional manpower to aid and assist and drafting policy
which affected JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam Hawaii, JB Elmendorf-Richardson Alaska, Eielson AFB
Alaska, Misawa AB Japan, Yakota AB Japan, Andersen AFB Guam, Kadena AB Okinawa
Kunsan AB Korea, Osan AB Korea
Additionally assisted in the planning of the following PACAF
exercises for asset and resource protection: Ulchi Freedom Guardian, Key Resolve, Foal Eagle
Red Flag Alaska, and Cope Taufan.
Information Security Program Manager
United States Air Force
04.2004 - 04.2005
First line supervisory responsibility over two GS-09 employees
Serve as the Information
Security Program Manager for over 1,500 personnel
Plan, direct, and coordinate all information,
personnel, and industrial security programs for the base
Developed Power Point training
programs for administering security awareness programs, including both initial training and semi-
annual refresher training
Supervise all personnel security programs, including those concerning
the submission of Electronic Personnel Security Questionnaires (EPSQ's)
Track each case and
monitor progress until completion
Monitor all Security Information Files (SIF's) and Suitability
Determination Requests
Advise commanders and staff agency chiefs on their responsibilities
concerning the establishment of SIF's and their responsibilities in the event of suspected security
incidents
Advise Commanders and Inquiry Officers during the course of the investigative
process
Coordinate, on a regular basis, with Defense Security Services (DSS), the Office of
Personnel Management (OPM), and U.S
Investigations concerning the status of on-going
investigations
Personally train unit security managers in both their information security and
personnel security functions and provide them a continuing flow of information on issues that
they may encounter and program changes as they occur
Conduct the Annual Information
Security Program Reviews (oversight) for all assigned units
Supervise the reports and analysis
function and ensure the appropriate and timely dissemination of reports to commanders for
action
Manage industrial security Visitor Group Security Agreements.
Chief
United States Air Force
08.2002 - 04.2004
First line supervisory responsibility over six employees
Responsible for the overall management,
direction, activities, administration, and supervision of the Security Forces Training and
Resources (SFT) Branch
Directly supervise six personnel assigned to the Security Forces
Training branch
Plan work to be accomplished and set priorities of work
Assign work to
subordinates
Evaluate employee's performance based on established standards and work
plans
Write and endorse annual evaluation reports and award incentive / recognition packages
for both civilian and military accomplishments
Accomplish Enlisted Performance Reports and
Performance Appraisals by suspense dates
Listen to and resolve complaints from employees
and administer minor disciplinary measures when necessary
Nominate personnel for special
awards and incentives and submit deserving employees for recognition as well as accomplishing
all required documentation
I communicate with each employee on individual job performance
and provide feedback discussions
Orient new employees on mission, goal, and policies of our
organization
Train new subordinates and ensure understanding of directives that govern the
mission of the branch
Document attendance at required meetings and training sessions
As Branch Chief, I provide technical advice and guidance to management regarding a wide range
of Security programs, including but not limited to: Security Forces Training, Combat Arms
Provide oversight for the Commanders standardization evaluation
(stand- eval) program in terms of establishing program processes and monitoring its operation
Oversee all elements of the Security Forces Training and Resources Branch and its programs, to
include directly supervising the Training, Arms and Equipment, and Combat Arms Sections along
with all assigned personnel
Receive and review data pertinent to branch programs
I make
analyses / determinations of said data, and formulate courses of action
Plan and implement
methods and procedures, and other approaches that are designed for or applied to protecting Air
Force installations, priority assets, personnel, equipment, facilities, training, and equipping
Security Forces Personnel
Apply several alternatives according to the established requirements
for highly specific situations, availability of materials, and relationships with other programs
Monitor internal and external units training and documentation of the squadron's wartime mission
essential tasks, Prepare and conduct Force Protection briefings as required
Force Protection
representative for the Airlift Wing Threat Working Group
Through a study or rules and
regulations governing programs, I develop and oversee the development of procedures, policies,
methods, and concepts by which programs are effectively managed and improved
Review
products to ensure compliance with higher headquarters directives and other guidelines
Have
direct authority for independent planning, scheduling, coordinating, carrying-out, and monitoring
the activities of all branch programs
Evaluate the impact and effectiveness of directives, and
recommend or direct changes as necessary
Set and adjust overall priorities and schedules,
assign work based on it and on assignment requirements, responsibilities, and the capabilities of
my employees
I ensure all assigned personnel are properly trained and utilized to support
branch programs and activities
Provide direction and assistance to subordinates on issues
regarding training, resource management, mobility regulations, organizational issues, and
objectives
Assigned to a team of specially trained and equipped Security Forces personnel known as
Antiterrorism Officer
GS
07.2000 - 08.2002
Skills
Ground Combat
07.1992 - 07.1996
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Safety
Siena Heights Catholic University
Adrian, Michigan
Associates Degree - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
US Air Force Senior Non Commissioned Officer Leadership Course -
Skills
Access control
Incident response
Professionalism
InfoSec
Physical security
Emergency response
Threat management
Security architecture
Personnel protection
Intrusion detection
Vulnerability assessment
Penetration testing
Grounds security
Threat analysis
Security operations experience
Team Training
Professional demeanor
Coaching and mentoring
Honest and dependable
Reliable and responsible
Employee and visitor screening
Punctuality
Surveillance
Security team coordination
Federal and state regulation compliance
Security regulation enforcement
Team leadership
Schedule coordination
Active listening
Specializedtraining
Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain (MOUT), 05/01/93
Ground Combat Infantry Skills, 02/01/93
Leadership Development Course, 06/01/93
Technical Training Instructor, 03/01/94
Ground Combat Skills Leadership, 12/01/94
Security Specialist Craftsman, 01/01/95
Air Base Ground Defense (Infantry), 05/01/95
Base Defense Operations Command Course, 07/01/95
Hazardous Materials Awareness for 1st Responders, 07/01/95
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